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Iris
Iris
39.7392, -104.985
Field Notes
Description:
Irises are perennial herbs that grow from bulbs. They have long, erect flowering stems which may be simple or branched, solid or hollow, and flattened or have a circular cross-section. The rhizomatous species usually have 3–10 basal sword-shaped leaves growing in dense clumps. The bulbous species have cylindrical, basal leaves.
Habitat:
The genus is widely distributed throughout the north temperate zone. Their habitats are varied.
Notes:
It takes its name from the Greek word for a rainbow, referring to the wide variety of flower colors found among the many species
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